Life at The Top novel Chapter 1882

Private matters?

Jasper was stunned.

It was his first time meeting Mr. McNeal,

and the two did not share any personal

friendship. How could there be anything

private to discuss?

Mr. McNeal chuckled but did not explain a

s he rose to retrieve a small box from his

briefcase. As he handed it to Jasper, he

said, “Someone asked me to bring this to

you.”

Jasper opened the box and saw a ruby

pendant.

The pendant was a bright, vibrant red that

glinted when it caught the light.

Obviously, this gemstone was of superb

quality that was rarely found.

Most impressively, a lifelike phoenix had

been carved onto the stone. The

workmanship was exquisite and dainty,

and it was obviously the work of a master.

Jasper did not know much about rubies

and was far from becoming an expert in

the field. However, even an amateur like

him could tell that the ruby pendant was

extremely valuable.

It was so valuable there was no market

price available for it.

“This?”

Jasper held the ruby pendant and turned t